Sierra Alpine Ice Conditions?
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Anyone have news on alpine ice conditions these days? I'm looking to get out next weekend and am wondering what North Peak, Mt. Mendel, V Notch, or anything else are looking like right now. Thanks. |
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I climbed the north ridge of North Peak on Tuesday and the rightmost gully looked pretty good, from a distance. |
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North peak is in from below the Bergschrund, all the way to the Notch. At least as of 2 weekends ago. No rock showing through. Seemed hard and brittle, but I'm new to this. |
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Climbed it on Oct 6th, condition pretty much the same as what Patrick described. Bergshrund is open on the left side but right side is neve. We got ice all the way to the very top, so if you are thinking this weekend I say go for it. |
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Awesome, thanks for the info and pics. Unfortunately I won't be getting out until next weekend, but nice to know there's some hope. |
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Hey Jay, I'm interested in next weekend. Sent you a PM, but let me know if it doesn't go through. |
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Anyone interested in an ice route near Tioga this weekend? |
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Bryce, |
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Anyone have info on Mendel Couloir or U/V Notches? |
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climbing coastie wrote:Bryce, Mind letting us know what's in around Tioga? I've got plans to head down to the East Side next Saturday for a week, but willing to change plans to get on some ice.What's up man?? Two alpine routes that I know of.... North Peak (pics upthread) is up that way, turn off at Saddlebag Rd, and Dana Couloir. I saw some pics of Dana from last week, the ice looked fat. Am wondering what the snow did to it though. |
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Tioga road (120) will be open tomorrow (Fri, Nov 1st) at noon, per Yosemite facebook page. |
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Ben Watson wrote:Tioga road (120) will be open tomorrow (Fri, Nov 1st) at noon, per Yosemite facebook page. Bryce, please post up some pics if you get on any of the couloirs this weekend! Also, we're curious on how far we can get down Saddlebag road in a Subi with the recent snow (if any?). Planning on North Peak / Dana for the following weekend. Thanks! --BenNot sure how much snow Tioga got, but make sure that the pack is stable if you are going to do Dana because its slope angle is right in the sweet spot. |
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Nothing to report as I chose local objectives this weekend. |
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Parker Canyon was in good condition on Tuesday. Open water down the middle, but fun climbing along the sides. Enjoy the hike! Might be easier if you stay on trail, unlike us. |
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Tom Mahr and I hit North Peak yesterday (Nov. 17, 2013) and it was in excellent shape. 3.5 pitches from right above the "bergshrund". |
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Anyone know what Dana is looking like? |
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Bringing this back to life since apparently it doesn't snow in the Sierra anymore I'm guessing ice is still manageable. Thinking about hitting up one of the couloirs next weekend, and I'm leaning towards Checkered Demon. Anyone know what it's looking like? Any of the others? |
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Yeah, echoing PatCleary. Looking to possibly get up to North Peak this weekend. Any word on conditions? How's Tioga road? Hasn't snowed here in a coon's age and I'm starting to think that the approach will be manageable. Thanks, Don |
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I've been half thinking about the high country myself. |
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Highway 120 is still closed 5 miles west of 395. Once they close it for the year it is closed until spring regardless of snow. Damn. |
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Google maps shows 10.5 miles just to Saddlebag Lake. Add another few to get to North Peak. Sounds like a great adventure! A dirt bike would probably make it just doable in a day from Lee Vining. That is, if the roads are clear enough. |